Post Bachelor's (C622): The Autism Spectrum Intervention Specialist certificate provides the skills required to understand the various theoretical conceptualizations of Autism Spectrum Disorder, develop evidence-based lifespan intervention programs, collaborate successfully as a member of intervention teams, support individuals with autism being served within general education contexts, and effectively address the needs of families. The certificate's interdisciplinary curriculum includes didactic and applied learning experiences under the direction of recognized scholars in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Applicants must meet admissions criteria and hold a baccalaureate in special education, speech pathology, psychology or other educational, health and human services fields.

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS (21 credits)

Course

Title

Credits

SPA

6/74309

ASD: Theory and Diagnosis*

3

6/74310

ASD: Life Span Interventions**

3

6/74500

Language Science

3

SPED

53030

Applied Behavior Analysis I

3

Choose one of the following:

3

SPED

6/73030

Pharmacological Intervention in SPED (3)

63959

Medical Aspects of Lifespan Disabilities (3)

Choose one of the following:

3

SPED

63954

Practical Applications Five to Eight (3)

SPSY

67973

Consultation in the Helping Professions (3)

Choose from the following:

3

SPA

64096

Individual Investigation: SPA (1-3)

64098

Research in SPA (1-3)

64199

Thesis I (2-3)

SPED

53031

Applied Behavior Analysis II (3)

63995

Special Topics in Special Education: ASISC Capstone (3)

TOTAL

21

* This course is crosslisted with SPED 64309
** This course is crosslisted with SPED 64310

Gainful Employment Disclosure

CIP code:

13.1013

CIP title:

Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism

AY 11 completers:

5

AY 11 on-time completers:

0

AY 11 on-time completion rate:

0%

Median Stafford loans:

not applicable; contact the Office of Student Financial Aid for more information

Median other loans:

not applicable; contact the Office of Student Financial Aid for more information

Award title:

not applicable; contact the Office of Student Financial Aid for more information

Total cost per credit hours:

$452

Total costs for credit hours:

$9,942

Book and supplies cost per credit hours:

$134

Total books and supplies costs:

$1,380

Term:

Fall 2012 and Spring 2013

Length:

30 Weeks

Fees per term:

Varies

Room and board per term:

$4,480

Other supply or miscellaneous costs:

N/A

SOC code:

25-2041.00

SOC title:

Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School

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